KOMPAS.com – The mango fruit season in Indonesia usually takes place at the end of the year to the beginning of the year.
At that time, usually many mangoes were sold on roadsides, markets and supermarkets.
However, not all mangoes sold are ripe. However, it turns out that unripe mango fruit can be ripened, even though it is no longer on the tree.
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Ripening mangoes quickly can be a challenge, especially if you want a sweet and fruity fruit juicy without waiting too long.
Below is a brief explanation of the ripening process and some practical tricks you can try at home.
What is the Maturation Process?
Fruit ripening occurs due to the release of ethylene gas, which triggers changes in the fruit, such as:
- Softening of cell walls
- Converting starch to sugar
- Decreased acid levels
This process makes the fruit sweeter, softer, and ready to enjoy. However, if left too long, the fruit will rot.
By understanding how ethylene gas works, we can speed up the ripening of certain fruits, such as mangoes, in an effective way.
How to ripen mangoes quickly
The following is how to ripen mangoes quickly, especially for those of you who buy them when they are not yet ripe.
1. Use a bag filled with rice
This method is quite popular and proven to be effective. The method:
- Prepare a rice bag and put raw mango in it
- Close the bag tightly to lock the ethylene gas around the mango
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Mangoes stored in rice for five days become sweeter, softer, and juicy compared to mangoes left in the open air.
However, make sure you check your mangoes every day to prevent rotting and damage to the rice.
2. Place in a paper bag with the banana
Paper bags can help speed fruit ripening. Ripe bananas produce high amounts of ethylene gas. Here are the steps:
Illustration of honey mango or Chokanan mango. This superior mango variety from Thailand is widely cultivated in Indonesia. - Put the raw mango and ripe banana in a brown paper bag
- Fold the top of the bag and let sit for 24-36 hours
- Ethylene gas from bananas will speed up the natural ripening of mangoes
3. Store in a warm place
Storage in a warmer location can actually increase the production of ethylene gas in fruit.
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Make sure the fruit is not left in a too hot place for too long to avoid rotting.
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